Mica Ricketts
Mica Ricketts is a freelance beauty editor and contributor to Marie Claire. She has written for titles including Refinery29 and Who What Wear UK, and also works with beauty brands on content messaging and marketing copy. She was previously Who What Wear UK's beauty editor. As someone that has tried basically every acne product on the market, she has a particular passion for debunking skincare myths and finding products that work. Plus, with two small children at home she is all about time-saving beauty routines that boost glow and disguise dark circles.
Latest articles by Mica Ricketts
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The 7 best hydrating lipsticks for over 50s that won’t cling to fine lines
Comfortable formulations in every colour
By Mica Ricketts
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I just sat down with a celebrity tan expert and he told me that these are the only tanning tools you need for a streak-free glow
Your ultimate at-home tan kit
By Mica Ricketts
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Everyone raves about the cult Elemis cleansing balm, but it's this underrated cleanser that I swear by for oily skin
It leaves skin bright, clear and smooth
By Mica Ricketts
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If you’re over 45 and have noticed your skin changing, these are the 8 best moisturisers to tighten, brighten and hydrate
Hardworking creams that leave skin smooth and glowy
By Mica Ricketts
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I have pale skin and can confirm that these are the very best lipsticks to compliment a fair complexion
To perfectly complement your skin tone
By Mica Ricketts
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I swear by this potent skincare ingredient for my face, but these are the 6 best retinol body lotions for your routine
This way for tighter, brighter skin
By Mica Ricketts
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I switched my lip balm for one of the best bright lipsticks every day for a week—and the dopamine hit was undeniable
Seven joy-inducing lip colours for Monday through Sunday
By Mica Ricketts
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Celebrities rely on this skincare brand for glowing skin—after testing every product, I can see why
The eye cream comes Maya Jama-approved
By Mica Ricketts
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Spring is nearly upon us and trust me, as a beauty editor that never waxes, these are the 6 best bikini trimmers for a smooth, irritation-free trim
Absolutely no razor burn in sight
By Mica Ricketts
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We're two beauty editors with acne, of course we know these are the 9 best concealers for covering spots
From blemishes to scars, these formulas cover it all
By Mica Ricketts
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After years of trial and error, here are the best foundations for pale skin - as tested by seriously pale beauty editors
And they don't compromise on the skin-like finish we love
By Mica Ricketts
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I've been curling my lashes wrong my whole life—here's how to *actually* do it
A make-up artist shares her expert advice
By Mica Ricketts
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Over 50? These are the 7 best concealers for mature skin with longevity and hydration
Impressive coverage without the cakiness
By Mica Ricketts
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Trust me as someone with curly hair I know it can be hard to keep it hydrated - these are the 7 best conditioners to boost moisture
For healthy, soft and defined curls
By Mica Ricketts
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My hair is really knotty—having tried them all, I can confirm these are the 7 best detangling conditioners
For silky hair that you can run your fingers through
By Mica Ricketts
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Mature skin should avoid self tan mousse at all costs - use these 7 formulas instead
So hydrating and radiant
By Mica Ricketts
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Combination skin is difficult to care for - these are the 7 best editor-approved cleansers that balance and hydrate simultaneously
They dial-down oiliness and amp up hydration
By Mica Ricketts
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Every beauty editor I know has a bottle of this iconic skin scent on their shelf, and this is what it smells like
A perfume with universal appeal
By Mica Ricketts
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As a low-maintenance beauty editor with frazzled hair, I can’t believe the results of this underrated Olaplex product
This is one smooth operator
By Mica Ricketts
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No7 have so many in-demand beauty products, but these ones are truly worth the hype
Worth the waitlists
By Mica Ricketts
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I asked 4 top skin experts to share their skincare routines, including the products they use every day
Their personal recommendations for healthy skin
By Mica Ricketts
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6 beauty editors share the cult products they personally can't get on board with
And the products they recommend instead
By Mica Ricketts